Hotel Mukaitaki

I stayed at Hotel Mukaitaki in Tsuchiyu Onsen.What I especially loved this time were the cuisine, the open-air bath in the Room, and the strong sense of privacy.Dinner was carefully prepared dish by dish, and the surf clam shabu-shabu and Fukushima beef were outstanding. The surf clam’s texture and sweetness and the rich flavor of the Fukushima beef were both excellent—these were the most memorable dishes of my stay.Above all, the open-air bath in the Room was amazing. Being able to enjoy the Onsen freely at any time without worrying about others is truly special.Perhaps because there are only a few Rooms, I hardly ran into other guests during my stay. The building was very quiet and felt extremely private. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to relax at an Onsen Accommodation without being concerned about other people.The staff’s thoughtfulness was also wonderful—they escorted me to and from the parking lot at both arrival and departure. They even gave me souvenir rice balls on my way home. It was warm hospitality from start to finish.

I had been hoping to return ever since my one-night stay in March. After seeing the comment “Enjoy the four seasons,” I booked a two-night stay on a weekday right after the Obon holidays. I’m the type who wants to relax and enjoy an Onsen in a quiet place, and luckily it felt almost like having the place to myself. Because it was a Multiple Night Stay, they upgraded my Room, and I was able to fully enjoy both large public baths at my own pace. The Hotel staff remembered what we talked about during my previous stay and brought it up again, and they even guided me to places I’d wanted to visit, such as the folk village museum and a direct-sale peach stand. The warm atmosphere was just as wonderful as before, which made me very happy. Every meal was delicious, and I was completely satisfied. I’d love to try the seasonal dishes in another season as well.Finally, as a request: it would be great if there were a baggage rack in the Room. Also, for those of us with bad knees like mine, chairs and a table might be more convenient than floor chairs in the tatami area.